Vaishali museum with relic casket of Lord Buddha to be inaugurated by month-end
"Buddhist monks from 15 countries — China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, Malaysia, Bhutan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mongolia, Laos, Bangladesh and Indonesia — will gather in Vaishali on the occasion," he said.
Constructed at a cost of Rs 550.48 crore on 72 acres, this stupa complex is being developed near the sacred Pushkarini (pond) and mud 'stupa'. The main attraction of this monument will be a relic casket of Lord Buddha, discovered during excavations from 1958-62, which will be placed on the first floor of the museum.
A statue of Lord Buddha crafted by artists from Odisha will be a distinctive feature.
"The Memorial Stupa is entirely made of stone, with 42,373 sandstone pieces from Bansi Paharpur in Rajasthan interlinked using tongue and groove technique. It is built with modern earthquake-resistant technologies to ensure its safety for thousands of years. Surrounding the stupa are lily ponds, attractive sculptures and beautiful landscaping," the official said.
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The complex also includes a meditation and visitor centre, library, museum block, amphitheatre, cafeteria, solar power plant (500 kilowatts), parking and other facilities.
"This stupa will serve as a centre of reverence for Buddhist followers and place Vaishali prominently on the global tourism map. Along with promoting local employment, this monument will add a new chapter to the cultural and tourism development of Bihar," another official from building construction department said.
Earlier on April 4, CM Nitish Kumar inspected the construction of the Buddha Samyak Darshan-cum-Memorial Stupa, and instructed the officials to ensure swift completion of the project.
"Among all the relics of Lord Buddha found, the one discovered in Vaishali is the most authentic. Visitors will gain more insights into Lord Buddha's life. Pilgrims visiting Bodh Gaya and Rajgir will also visit Vaishaligarh. The museum will depict events from Buddha's life and aspects of Buddhism," Nitish had said on April 4 after inspecting the site.
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